In Windows 8, the default is an auto update. This is harmful when running the computer as a server or when in the middle of anything which is sensitive to turning off and on like 3D printing. Therefore, here is a tutorial on how to turn off the Windows auto updates.
Disable Auto Updates in Windows 8
1. In your search bar, type in Control Panel and pull it up.
2. Within your Control Panel, scroll until you find the Windows Update icon. Then click on it.
3. In the sidebar, locate Change settings.
4. Then a window will show with Important updates as a heading. Choose, Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them. Now you can know about updates and choose to install them only at a convenient times.
There you have it, now you can enjoy Windows 8 without interruptions to your 3D printing or show viewing pleasure.
Disable Auto Updates in Windows 8
1. In your search bar, type in Control Panel and pull it up.
2. Within your Control Panel, scroll until you find the Windows Update icon. Then click on it.
3. In the sidebar, locate Change settings.
4. Then a window will show with Important updates as a heading. Choose, Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them. Now you can know about updates and choose to install them only at a convenient times.
There you have it, now you can enjoy Windows 8 without interruptions to your 3D printing or show viewing pleasure.
